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2. The bourgeois revolutions and the Spanish War of Independence
The bourgeois revolutions
Enabled the bourgeoisie to gain political power and a social status which had only been available to the nobility under the Ancien Régime. These revolutions took place in the late 18th century and early 19th century
The American Revolution the independence of the United States was the bourgeoisie's first triumph
The French Revolution this put an end to absolute monarchy and the estates system of the Ancient Régime. Marks the beginning of the Modern Age
The American Revolution
Causes of the war
Political factors the British Parliament made decisions about taxes and other issues related to the colonies
Economic and social factors was a wealthy colonial bourgeoisie who wanted the freedom to trade
Ideological factors the colonists were familiar with the Enlightenment thinking about liberty and equality
The War of Independence and its consequences
First stage Great Britain had some military successes but the colonists took actions politically significant
Second stage the colonists military victory led France and Spain to offer them support
Led by George Washington
The French Revolution
Was a period of violent political and social change, saw the abolition of the absolute monarchy and the end of the estates system. Began in 1789 and is considered the first European bourgeiois revolution
The economic crisis French monarchy was in debt because of the court's excessive spending
The social crisis affected differently to the estates
The influence of the Enlightenment French intellectuals and the bourgeoisie supported Enlightenment ideas
The political crisis the Louis XVI's ministers suggested that the privileged estates should pay tax
The events of the French Revolution
The Constituent Assembly was formed to write a constitution
The Legislative Assembly
Girondins represented the interests of the wealthy bourgeoisie
Jacobins represented the petite bourgeoisie
The National Assembly the Third Estate asked for a new voting system in which each representative would vote individually
The Convention was the more radical phase of the revolution
The Directory and the Consulate
The Directory is a new form of government made up of 5 members
The Consulate is a new form of government made up of 3 consuls
The Napoleonic Empire
In 1804, Napoleon declared himself Emperor of France
Domestic policy established the Civil Code
Foreign policy made France an empire
From 1812 onwards, Napoleon became to decline when hw fail invasion of Russia
He exile on the Island of Elba. He was finally defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. So he was exiled to St Helena where he died in 1821